Quality Control Associate Jobs in Plainfield, IL

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician ensures that food products consistently meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards through thorough inspections, testing, and documentation. This role performs pre-operational inspections, conducts X-ray and metal detector testing, verifies packaging integrity and labeling accuracy, and documents all quality checks in accordance with established procedures. The technician supports a transparent, growth-oriented environment and contributes directly to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspections on production lines to verify that equipment and work areas meet quality and safety requirements before use.
• Conduct X-ray testing on products to identify and prevent foreign materials from entering finished goods.
• Operate and monitor metal detectors to ensure they function correctly and detect foreign objects in products.
• Carry out routine quality checks throughout the production process to verify compliance with specifications and standards.
• Complete accurate and timely quality documentation, including inspection records, test results, and any nonconformance reports.
• Inspect boxes and packaging for correct dimensions and structural integrity to ensure products are properly protected and compliant with requirements.
• Verify that ingredient codes on labels match the product and ensure all labeling information is accurate and complete.
• Perform seal checks to confirm packaging is properly sealed and maintains product integrity and safety.
• Check product specifications such as best-by dates and other critical label and product information to ensure compliance.
• Inspect products for foreign materials and take immediate action if any contamination risk is identified.
• Place product or production lines on hold when necessary to address quality or safety concerns, and communicate issues to appropriate personnel.
• Support internal inspections and audits by providing documentation, test results, and observations as needed.
• Apply good manufacturing practices (GMP) during all activities and promote a strong food safety culture on the production floor.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and supervisory staff to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage time effectively to balance office-based documentation work with on-floor inspections and testing.
• Maintain high standards of integrity, honesty, accountability, and attention to detail in all quality control activities.
• Communicate clearly with team members, leads, and supervisors regarding findings, concerns, and improvement ideas.
• Adapt to a structured training process and quickly learn procedures, equipment, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific Discipline
  • OR Highschool Diploma/Associate degree with Quality Control Experience in the Food Industry

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manteno, IL.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Manteno,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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